Which of the following best describes Holden's emotional response to leaving Pencey?

He starts to unexplainably cry.

Holden is very critical of the women he meets in the Lavendar Room. What is his biggest critique of them?

He does not think they are very attractive and are preoccupied "morons".

How does Holden describe his own anger?

He said he was so angry that he could've killed him.

Which of the following is the best description of Holden's behvior while he was in the cab?

He is very chatty and inappropriately tries to make friends with the driver

Which of the following best describes Holden's emotional state when Angry with Stradlater?

He tried to severely injure or kill Stradlater with the toothbrush.

When did Holden and Jane Gallagher become friends?

The summer after Allie's death.

In chapter 10, Holden compares himself to his siblings. Which of the following is a comparison that he makes of himself?

He is "the only dumb one of the family".

Which of the following was Holden's response to Allie's death?

Holden slept in his family's garage and punched out all the windows.

In chapter 5, Holden's first instance of enjoying himself is made clear. What is this instance?

The boys had a small snowball fight.

What character trait is revealed during the scene in which Holden is watching people through the windows at the hotel?

He is very judgemental in connection to his own insecurities.

What does Holden mean when he says he knew Jane "intimatly"?

Holden got to know her as a person with interests.

What item of Allie's does Holden keep with him always?

Allies baseball glove that has poems written on it.

Holdens feelings about Sally Hayes have changed. How?

He used to think she was intelligent, but now he thinks she is phony.

Why does Holden say he is sorry for getting kicked out of Pencey Prep?

He does not want to disappoint or hurt his mother.

What is Holden's reasoning for hiring a prostitute, even though it's against his priciples?

He says he was depressed and didn't know what he was doing.

What important information do we learn about Holden's father in chapter 15?

He is a corporate attorney who invests in Broadway plays that flop.

What's the reason Holden claimes he does not like the disples in the Bible?

He claims they are always letting Jesus down.

During the party at Earnie's house, how does Holden describe the people at the party?

He thinks they are phoneys just like "prep school jerks and college jerks".

What cruicial piece of information is revealed that gives us insight into Holden's emotiona;/psychological state?

Holden's younger brother Allie died of leukemia.

How does Holden describe the behavior of the people he watches through the windows at his hotel?

He calls the behavior "crumby" and "perverted".

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1
Which of the following best describes Holden's emotional response to leaving Pencey?
He starts laughing out of excitement.
He starts jumping for joy.
He starts screaming out of frustration.
He starts to unexplainably cry.
2
Holden is very critical of the women he meets in the Lavendar Room. What is his biggest critique of them?
He thinks they are morons for not listening to him while he talks.
He thinks they are morons who are preoccupied looking for famous people.
He does not think they are very attractive and are preoccupied "morons".
He thinks they talk too much and are nothing special to look at.
3
How does Holden describe his own anger?
He claims he plotted against Stradlater.
He said he was so angry that he could've killed him.
He claims he was so angry that all he could do was cry.
He was so angry he only wanted to run away.
4
Which of the following is the best description of Holden's behvior while he was in the cab?
He is very chatty and inappropriately tries to make friends with the driver
He is only concerned with where he is going to sleep that night.
He is very indecisive and quiet.
He tries to become friends the the driver and is concerned about his future
5
Which of the following best describes Holden's emotional state when Angry with Stradlater?
He beat up Stradlater to the point of killing him.
He tried to severely injure or kill Stradlater with the toothbrush.
He tried to punch Stradlater but missed and hit the wall, breaking his hand
He tried to hit Stradlater so hard it would knock him out.
6
When did Holden and Jane Gallagher become friends?
The summer after D.B. moved away.
The summer before Allie's death.
The summer before D.B. moved away.
The summer after Allie's death.
7
In chapter 10, Holden compares himself to his siblings. Which of the following is a comparison that he makes of himself?
He is the "pretty and smart" one of the family.
He is the "writer" of the family.
He is the "wizard" of the family.
He is "the only dumb one of the family".
8
While in the Lavendar Room, who does Holden attempt to make a connection with?
Three women
The bartender
An elderly couple
The Pianist
9
Which of the following was Holden's response to Allie's death?
Holden ran away and mugged people to survive.
Holden ran away from home and got caught by the Police.
Holden went on a fighting rampage and beat up kids at school.
Holden slept in his family's garage and punched out all the windows.
10
In chapter 5, Holden's first instance of enjoying himself is made clear. What is this instance?
The boys we having a fistfight.
The boys were having a foot race.
The boys were playing tag.
The boys had a small snowball fight.
11
What character trait is revealed during the scene in which Holden is watching people through the windows at the hotel?
He enjoys watching people through windows while fantasizing about them.
He is very judgemental in connection to his own insecurities.
He admits to imagining doing some of the "perverted" acts he watched.
He is uncomfortable around people who are different from him.
12
What does Holden mean when he says he knew Jane "intimatly"?
Holden got to know her as a person with interests.
Holden only saw her as a friend and was not attracted to her.
Holden only saw her as an object and only wanted to have sex with her.
They had been sexual together.
13
What item of Allie's does Holden keep with him always?
Allies baseball glove that has poems written on it.
He had an old sock of Allie's from the day he died.
An old photograph of the two of them.
He had Allie's winter red cap.
14
Holdens feelings about Sally Hayes have changed. How?
He used to think she was phony, but now he thinks she is intelligent.
He used to think she was mean, but now he thinks she is nice.
He used to think she was nice, but now he thinks she is annoying.
He used to think she was intelligent, but now he thinks she is phony.
15
Why does Holden say he is sorry for getting kicked out of Pencey Prep?
He does not want to have to attend another Prep school.
He does not want to have to live with his parents.
He does not want to disappoint or hurt his father.
He does not want to disappoint or hurt his mother.
16
What is Holden's reasoning for hiring a prostitute, even though it's against his priciples?
He was friends with this particular prostitute and wants some company.
He says he was depressed and didn't know what he was doing.
He had a wod of money to spend and this is what he wanted to spend it on.
He was lonely and was hoping she would make him feel better.
17
What is the one object that seems to bring Holden some comfort.
Allie's baseball glove
The ducks on the pond
The red hunting cap
His tin for cigarettes
18
What important information do we learn about Holden's father in chapter 15?
He is a mortgage broker that loses his client's money.
He is a corporate attorney who invests in Broadway plays that flop.
He is a surgeon that often has affairs with his patients.
He is an investment banker who spends his money at strip clubs.
19
What's the reason Holden claimes he does not like the disples in the Bible?
He claims they are all ignorant and rude to Jesus.
He claims they are all ignorant.
He claims they are always letting Jesus down.
He claims they are a group of phonies.
20
During the party at Earnie's house, how does Holden describe the people at the party?
He thinks they are phoneys just like "prep school jerks and college jerks".
He finds them all to be annoying but he is lonely and tolerates them.
These people make him feel happy and he cries tears of joy.
He likes them and finds them to be a lot of fun.
21
What cruicial piece of information is revealed that gives us insight into Holden's emotiona;/psychological state?
Holden is always feeling very lonely.
Holden's younger brother Allie died of leukemia.
Holden's older brother D.B. is prostituting himself in Hollywood.
Holden is estranged from both his parents.
22
What personality trait of Holden's is revealed through his encounter with Mrs. Morrow?
He is an introvert and does not like people.
He is an uncontrollable liar.
He is a very confused and angry teenager.
He is a very depressed teenager.
23
How does Holden describe the behavior of the people he watches through the windows at his hotel?
He calls the behavior "fascinating" and "perverted".
He calls the behavior "fascinating" and "disturbing".
He calls the behavior "crumby" and "perverted".
He calls the behavior "disturbing" and "crumby".
24
How does Holden say his mother acts since Allie's death?
Nervous
Angry
Stressed
Depressed

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